Bid Request For A18 Tracked Skid Steer

The State of Colorado Department of Natural Resources, on behalf of the Colorado Division of Parks and Wildlife, issued a Request for Documented Quotations for the procurement of one new 2015/2016 Bobcat T650 Tracked Skid Steer or comparable equipment. The procuring jurisdictions are Denver County and Denver City in Colorado. The equipment must be delivered to the Dry Creek Basin State Wildlife Area in Redvale, Colorado, on or before February 19, 2016, with all delivery costs and freight incorporated into the final bid price. The tracked skid steer must meet specific technical requirements including a turbocharged diesel engine with a minimum of 74 horsepower, hydraulically driven rubber tracks, high-flow hydraulics of 25 GPM or greater, and a loader-rated operating capacity of 2400 pounds or better. Additionally, bidders must demonstrate that a service center, parts dealer, or authorized vendor is located within 150 miles of Redvale, Colorado, to support ongoing maintenance and parts availability. Proposals were due by December 30, 2015, at 11:00 AM MST, with a written inquiry deadline of December 22, 2015, at 4:00 PM MST and answers posted by December 23, 2015. The State anticipated making a single award by January 4, 2016, for new equipment only, and submissions were required through the Colorado Vendor Self-Service website, email, USPS, or hand delivery to the CPW Procurement Office in Denver.

The solicitation documents do not identify any specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises or restrictions limiting eligible bidders to particular organization types. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are referenced in the procurement materials. The bid submission requirements include completion of a specification table, bid pricing sheet with warranty information, and vendor information sheet, along with a W-9 form for tax compliance purposes. All costs including delivery, trade-in value, and applicable discounts must be incorporated into the final bid price, with the State of Colorado assuming no responsibility for shipping or freight costs beyond the specified delivery location. The purchase order is governed by Colorado law and standard state terms and conditions, requiring payment within 45 days of receipt of acceptable products and a correct invoice. No specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the procurement documents provided.